‘Extremely Valuable’ Infrastructure Database Goes Live
July 13, 2023
A powerful new tool providing real-time updates about federal infrastructure investments will be key to IBEW’s efforts to win the billions of dollars in new
Build America Back Better
IBEW Contractor Touts EV Network with DOT Secretary Buttigieg, Gov. Whitmer
July 10, 2023
IBEW Detroit Local 58 member Bill Baisden joined Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a May 16 press conference announcing the
Hard-Fought Success on Rail Sick Days
June 27, 2023
After months of negotiations, the IBEW’s Railroad members at four of the largest U.S. freight carriers finally have what they’ve long sought but that many
New Initiative Targets Investments, Workforce Growth in Key Cities
June 12, 2023
With a $2 million grant from the Biden administration and a new state law promoting wind development, Baltimore Local 24 is on the leading edge
Permit Reform Urged on Capitol Hill
May 25, 2023
An 18-year wait for a permit on a construction project sounds like a long time. But at least the Trans-West Express Transmission project was finally
IBEW to Congress: Don’t Bankrupt the U.S. Over Debt Limit
May 24, 2023
“Playing politics and gambling with the livelihoods of American workers is irresponsible,” Cooper said. “I urge Congress to immediately increase or suspend the debt limit and avoid significant and irreparable damage to hard-working American families.”
Seeking IBEW Input into Puerto Rico
May 19, 2023
IBEW’s skill and experience are critical to the Biden administration’s efforts to remake the electric grid in Puerto Rico. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm
Celebrating Tech Plant Groundbreaking in Upstate N.Y.
May 18, 2023
Syracuse Local 43 member and contractor Shawni Davis featured prominently in the presidential announcement on constructing a massive Micron computer chip plant in upstate New
At the White House, Highlighting an Empowered Labor Movement
May 16, 2023
Arlington, Texas, Local 220 member Samran Khampeth, a Siemens breaker plant foreman, attended a high-level White House meeting. Vice President Kamala Harris convened the small
The White House Hosts IBEW Members for Policy Talks
May 11, 2023
The White House has been hosting IBEW members at events highlighting how the Biden-Harris administration’s policies positively impact their communities. Key participants included Minneapolis Local
